L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L vs. CabinZero Classic 36L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×33×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $70 |
Feature by feature
| L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L | Feature | CabinZero Classic 36L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| N | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| recycled 600-denier polyester PFC/PFAS-free durable water repellent (DWR) | lining: polyesterouter: waterproof polyester |
CabinZero Classic 36L
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×30×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $60 |
Key differences between the L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L and CabinZero Classic 36L
- Compression straps: No on the L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L; Yes on the CabinZero Classic 36L.
- Passport pocket: Front on the L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L; No on the CabinZero Classic 36L.
- Backpack straps: No on the L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L; Yes on the CabinZero Classic 36L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L; 15in on the CabinZero Classic 36L.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 88 accept both. 0 accept only the L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L, and 55 accept only the CabinZero Classic 36L.
Only the CabinZero Classic 36L fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, American Eagle, ANA, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Czech Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Gulf Air, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Turkish Airlines, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L vs. CabinZero Classic 36L: which should you pack?
The CabinZero Classic 36L carries 1L more than the L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L (35L vs. 36L), while the CabinZero Classic 36L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the CabinZero Classic 36L fits 76% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the CabinZero Classic 36L; if you want to travel lighter, the CabinZero Classic 36L is the better call.